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Known as fecal microbiota transplantation, the treatment was equally effective whether given via a colonoscope or a nasogastric tube. The findings suggest…
Graft versus Host Disease (GVHD) is one of the major complications associated with transplantation. It is caused by donor T cells, which recognize the genetically dissimilar recipient and therefore attack the host’s body cells. At present there is no effective therapy available. We offer a simple method, whereby the transplant once is treated ex vivo with a well known substance prior to transplantation. For that only a very low concentration of the substance and a short incubation time are used. Remarkably, GVHD is reduced significantly. Due to the ex vivo treatment no side effects are expected.
Peripheral artery occlusive disease (PAOD) ranks among the most frequent chronic diseases worldwide. Common therapies comprise mechanical interventions, which are not suitable for a considerable number of patients. We offer a new pharmaceutical, achieving an almost healthy blood flow due to an increased growth of collateral vessels. For that immune cells of the patient are used, giving reason to expect a good tolerance and thereby avoiding rejection reactions and the transmission of pathogens.
To keep themselves neat, tidy and above all healthy, cells rely on a variety of recycling and trash removal systems. If it weren't for these systems, cells…
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